Beijing hutong art space more a 'back garden'The Beijing Culture and Art Center, which opened in January in the heart of the city, doesn't see itself as an up-end art space, but rather as a "back garden", where residents can gather for chats while enjoy interesting shows and their children can participate in a variety of programs after school.

China's National Museum 2nd most popularDie Welt, a German newspaer, drew up a bucket list of the "Top 20 most popular museums around the world", in which the Louvre in France, National Museum of China and National Museum of Natural History in Washington seized the top three spots, respectively.

Shakespeare's Kings come to BeijingThe Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) brought three Shakespeare plays to the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Feb 18. The plays are Henry IV part 1, Henry IV part 2, and Henry V.

'Shakespeare Lives' launched in BeijingThe British Council and the GREAT Britain campaign launched the Shakespeare Lives program to celebrate the works and influence of the world's most performed playwright.

How to purchase or rent a home and office in Beijing?The Beijing Housing Service Corporation for Diplomatic Missions provides free consult service on office or residence housing, including recommending to foreign institutions suitable candidate houses when necessary.